Obituary Listing
Paula Vincent
Jan 4, 2016
Paula Vincent, age 52, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016 at Spectrum Health Rehab Center. The daughter of Eugene & Angelyn (Bosch) Vincent, she was born on June 10, 1963 in Grand Rapids. Paula is preceded in death by her father; and her beloved Brandy. Surviving are her mother; sister, Karen (Kevin) Johnston; brother, Mike (Kathryn)...

Debra Hooks
Jan 4, 2016
Debra Annette Hooks, age 55, of rural Stanton, passed away early Monday morning, January 4, 2016 at home under the loving care of her family. The daughter of Charles Laverne and Nalmajean Mae (Houseman) Wells, she was born on August 26, 1960 in Kalamazoo. On December 16, 1995, in Stanton, she married John Leonard Hooks. Surviving are her husband, John;...

Farrand Holt
Jan 4, 2016
Farrend Holt, age 85, of White Cloud, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016 at Butterworth Hospital. The son of Farrend & Maida (Pull) Holt, he was born on May 16, 1930 in Muskegon, Michigan. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Frances Weber
Jan 4, 2016
Frances Ann Weber, age 71, of St. Johns, passed away Monday afternoon, January 4, 2016 at Sparrow Hospital. The daughter of Stanley and Hazel M. (Button) Levitski, she was born on August 6, 1944 in Owosso. On July 18, 1981, in St. Johns, Michigan, she married Leo Urban Weber. Frances was a wonderful cook, enjoyed camping and would give the...

Ruth Ensick
Jan 3, 2016
Ruth May Ensink, age 91, of Hudsonville, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Providence Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. Providence Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. The daughter of Howard & Elma (Guilinger) Wertz, she was born on February 3, 1924 in Jackson, Michigan. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand...

Roger Branden
Jan 3, 2016
Roger J. Van Den Branden, age 70 of Newaygo, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at home. The son of George & Evelyn (Gregory) Van Den Branden, he was born on July 3, 1945 in Detroit. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Donald Schooley
Jan 3, 2016
Donald R. Schooley, age 91, of Grand Rapids, passed away at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans on Sunday, January 3, 2016. The son of Clyde & Verna (Conlon) Schooley, he was born January 11, 1924. A proud U.S. Navy veteran, Don served during World War II. Prior to his retirement, he owned and operated Donalco Trucking Company, a freight...
Lanita Rumney
Jan 3, 2016
Lanita J. (Walter) Rumney, age 77 of Byron Center, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Lloyd & Geraldine (Price) Walter, she was born November 17, 1938 in Great Bend KS. Lanita retired from being a rural letter carrier after 28 years, and was also the owner of Yankee Peddler Craft. She...

Allan Hoekzema
Jan 2, 2016
Allan Hoekzema, age 77, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Faith Hospice Trillium Woods. The son of Jack & Anne (Cooper) Hoekzema, he was born on June 8, 1938 in Los Angeles, California. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Patricia Durga
Jan 2, 2016
Patricia Ann Durga, age 75, of Carson City, passed away early Saturday morning, January 2, 2016 at home under the loving care of her family and Sparrow Hospice. The daughter of Oliver Francis and Melissa (Parker) Morse, she was born on February 18, 1940 in Mt. Morris, Michigan. Honoring Patricia's wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal services will...

Brenda Traxler
Jan 1, 2016
Brenda S. Traxler, age 60, of Grandville, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016 at home. The daughter of Anthony & Lavada (Anderson) Burke, she was born on June 13, 1955 in Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Sharon Campton
Jan 1, 2016
Sharon A. Crampton, age 78, of Dorr, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016. The daughter of Dewey & June (Pollock) Allchin, she was born on November 22, 1937 in Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes, donation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Dana Rausch
Jan 1, 2016
Dana June Rausch, age 61, of Trufant, passed away New Year's Day, January 1, 2016 at her home after battling heart disease for many years. The daughter of Ruetta Lee (Jones) & Herman Kosten, Sr., she was born on March 28, 1954 in Greenville. A graduate of Belding High School, she married Darrell Lee Rausch on October 23, 1976 in...

Robert Planck
Jan 1, 2016
Robert Planck, age 77, of Grand Rapids, went to be with the lord after a long battle with cancer and passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016 at Heartland Health Care Home. The son of Olville & Violia Planck, he was born on October 3, 1939 in Cadillac. Surviving are his six children, Robert Jr, Ron, Yuonne, Peggy, lynne &...

Jerry Petersen
Jan 1, 2016
Jerry Petersen, age 77, of Allendale, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016 at home. The son of Wayne & Marian (Robinson) Petersen, he was born on October 3, 1938 in Cedar Springs, Michigan. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Roger Olson
Dec 29, 2015
Roger Olson, age 63, of Alto, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Blodgett Hospital. The son of Vincent & Irene (Bauman) Olson, he was born on November 25, 1952 in Watford City, North Dekota. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Phillip Everts
Dec 29, 2015
Phillip Terry Everts, age 67, of Edmore, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Spectrum Health-Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids after a brief illness. The son of Russell Olaf "Russ" & Marian Pearl (Button) Everts, he was born on April 9, 1948 in Greenville and was a graduate of Central Montcalm High School. Terry was a proud veteran of...

Donna Staszczyk
Dec 28, 2015
Donna M. Staszczyk, age 81, of Muskegon, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015. The daughter of Lester & Margaret (Parsons) Bjorem, she was born on June 24, 1934 in Ada, Minnesota. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Elmer Wash,
Dec 28, 2015
Elmer Wash, age 76, of Wyoming, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015 at Metro Health Hospital. The son of Elmer & Flora (Pittman) Wash, he was born on November 25, 1939 in Empire, Alabama. Honoring his wishes, donation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Jean Chamberlain
Dec 27, 2015
Jean E. (Stolz) Chamberlain, a dedicated and much loved resident of the Lansing area for 98 years and the widow of Claude D. Chamberlain; passed away on Sunday, Dec. 27th of natural causes. The youngest child of John and Maude (Wilcox) Stolz, she was born on November 21, 1917, in Lansing. In 1935 she graduated from Lansing Central High where...